# Blockstream Satellite Source URL: http://localhost:3000/blockstream-satellite Updated: 2026-05-11T13:25:16.000Z Category: Blockstream Satellite --- A satellite network broadcasting the Bitcoin blockchain around the world 24/7 for free. ## Get Help with Satellite A flexible API for issuing and managing digital assets on the Liquid network. ## Set up Blockstream Satellite Kit Step-by-step walkthroughs for Pro Kit and Base Station - [Set up a Blockstream Satellite Kit](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/set-up-a-blockstream-satellite-kit) - [Prepare the Pro Kit components](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/prepare-the-pro-kit-components) - [Prepare the Base Station components](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/prepare-the-base-station-components) - [Assemble the LNB](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/assemble-the-lnb) - [Set up the Pro Kit receiver](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/set-up-the-pro-kit-receiver) - [Install the Blockstream Satellite Utility](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/install-the-blockstream-satellite-utility) - [Configure the Pro Kit receiver](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/configure-the-pro-kit-receiver) - [Install the satellite antenna](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/install-the-satellite-antenna) - [Align the satellite antenna](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/align-the-satellite-antenna) - [Install the Blockstream Satellite node software](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/install-the-blockstream-satellite-node-software) - [Prepare the Basic Kit components](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/prepare-the-basic-kit-components) - [Set up the Basic Kit receiver](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/set-up-the-basic-kit-receiver) - [Configure the Basic Kit receiver](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/configure-the-basic-kit-receiver) ## Perform Advanced Functionality Verification, message broadcasting, and unique connection setups - [Verify that Bitcoin Satellite is operating correctly](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-satellite/perform-advanced-functionality/verify-that-bitcoin-satellite-is-operating-correctly) - [Broadcast a message over the Blockstream Satellite network](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-satellite/perform-advanced-functionality/broadcast-a-message-over-the-blockstream-satellite-network) - [Connect Pro Kit to two satellites at once](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-satellite/perform-advanced-functionality/connect-pro-kit-to-two-satellites-at-once) - [Connect an official Bitcoin Core client to Blockstream Satellite](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-satellite/perform-advanced-functionality/connect-an-official-bitcoin-core-client-to-blockstream-satellite) - [How do I restart my Blockstream Satellite Basic Kit?](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-satellite/perform-advanced-functionality/how-do-i-restart-my-blockstream-satellite-basic-kit) ## FAQs - [How does Blockstream Satellite Bitcoin data differ from regular Bitcoin data?](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-satellite/faqs/how-does-blockstream-satellite-bitcoin-data-differ-from-regular-bitcoin-data) - [How do I find out if my area receives Blockstream Satellite coverage?](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-satellite/faqs/how-do-i-find-out-if-my-area-receives-blockstream-satellite-coverage) - [Why does Blockstream Satellite use a forked Bitcoin client?](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-satellite/faqs/why-does-blockstream-satellite-use-a-forked-bitcoin-client) - [Blockstream Satellite Kit Comparison](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-satellite/faqs/blockstream-satellite-kit-comparison) ## Frequently Asked Questions ## FAQ ### How do I speed up transaction confirmation? 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